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Presumption of legitimacy 
Summary
The "presumption of legitimacy" is a common law rule of evidence that states that a child born within the subsistence of a marriage is presumed to be the child of the husband.
Early history edit
Paternity is considered an important issue in determining the rules of succession.[1] Illegitimate children were originally excluded from royal succession, noble status, hereditary titles and property.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "The Presumption of Legitimacy". Retrieved June 12, 2010.